Chalet Hotels reported a significant surge in revenue to Rs 735 crore and a net profit of Rs 154 crore in Q2 FY26, a substantial improvement from the previous year. The company also launched its premium lifestyle brand, ATHIVA Hotels & Resorts, with the rebranding of The Dukes Retreat.Read More

Lenskart IPO: Lenskart Solutions’ Rs 7,278 crore IPO closed on November 4 with strong demand, being subscribed 28.2 times after receiving bids for 281.9 crore shares against 9.97 crore on offer. The basis of allotment will be finalized on November 6, and investors can check their allotment status on the BSE or MUFG Intime India...Read More

LIC is set to announce its September quarter results on Thursday, with brokerages expecting up to a 10% year-on-year drop in its Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) to Rs 14,840–16,380 crore. Estimates for Value of New Business (VNB) range between Rs 2,374 crore and Rs 3,018 crore.Read More

India’s leading dividend-paying PSU stocks have disappointed investors. Many have seen substantial price drops over the past year, failing to match market gains. Despite high dividend yields, earnings challenges and market caution have impacted these companies. Experts suggest a shift towards stocks with growth potential. Some PSU banks show promise due to improved fundamentals and...Read More

India’s IT services sector showed stabilisation in Q2, with improved execution, resilient margins, and supportive currency effects. AI adoption is shifting from trials to implementation, opening medium-term opportunities. Stocks like HCL Technologies and Coforge offer healthy growth visibility and valuation comfort.Read More

Abolishing GST on health and life insurance has immediately reduced premiums by 18%, making financial protection more accessible for millions, especially the ‘missing middle’. This reform, coupled with reduced GST on medical devices and medicines, aims to lower treatment costs and make quality healthcare truly inclusive and affordable for all Indians.Read More

Global semiconductor stocks experienced a significant selloff, driven by concerns over inflated valuations for AI boom beneficiaries. Major Asian chipmakers, including Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., saw substantial declines. This pullback signals growing unease about the sector’s earnings potential and high stock prices amid persistent interest rate concerns.Read More

Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Asset Manager saw 9 portfolio stocks rise up to 80% in FY26, while six new stocks including Suven Life Sciences and Indogulf Cropsciences were added in Q2.Read More

India’s bond market is shifting. Long-duration bonds saw a rally due to fiscal consolidation and global index inclusions. Now, demand-supply dynamics are changing, and rate cuts are ending. Investors should combine short- to medium-duration corporate bonds with long-duration government securities. This strategy balances yield and volatility. Accrual-based strategies are key for the coming months.Read More

Ace investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal reshuffled his portfolio in Q2FY26, adding 10 new stocks worth Rs 400 crore across sectors like consumer durables, healthcare, technology, and renewables. The diversification highlights his confidence in India’s growth themes, with notable investments in IFB Industries, Osel Devices, Coforge, and Zelio E-Mobility.Read More